Psalm
9:9-10 The
Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who
know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who
seek you.
A psalm of
confidence
All of us want God to help
us when we are in trouble, but often for different reasons. Some want God's
help so that they will be successful and other people will like them. Others
want God's help so that they will be comfortable and feel good about
themselves. David, however, wanted help from God so that justice would be
restored to Israel and so that he could show others God's power. When you call
to God for help, consider your motive. Is it to save you pain and embarrassment
or to bring God glory and honor?
David knew that God gave him
help in beating his enemies. God had judged David right and his enemies wrong.
God is always overseeing the nations and the lives of people. Many people find
this hard to believe, but it is true. Often times it takes a long time for His
righteous judgment to unfold in the affairs of men. But God’s will is always
fulfilled.
While we wait for Him, what
can we do? We can look for the LORD; he will find us. We can trust in the LORD;
he will help us. We can hide in the LORD; he will make us safe. When this
happens we will find ourselves praising the LORD and telling others about Him.
